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Hawk Convair 240 / Convair 340 - Convair-Liner Civil Transport, 1/126, 704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Excellent+++
$225
Very rare early injection molded kit and the only civil release of this famous model. This kit was first issued in 1952, so it was made at the same time that the Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' were released. It was produced in this box up until the late 1950s. This model is molded in the correct glossy gray plastic with a unique early clear stand with 'CONVAIR' on the base. The box is in amazing 'Excellent+++' condition. These boxes were very fragile and the only reason this one survived is that I purchased it from the original owner, who has been a long-time collector. The kit has never been started. All parts have been inventoried 100% complete and includes the 'Convair-Liner' decals and instructions. This is a one-owner kit from a recent collection, and he was given this kit as a gift in early 1950s. Hawk was a producer of wooden kits (with metal or plastic details) before and after WWII, and was one of the handful of manufacturers to produce such kits (known as 'solids') in a consistent 1/48 scale. Hawk made aircraft, ship and train models in this fashion. The very first injection molded aircraft kits in the United States may have been made by Varney in 1946, but Hawk was always an innovative and quality-driven company, and they took a gamble on injection molded kits well before they were popular. As early as 1946 they may have issued the 1/48 Curtiss R3C-1 with wheels and in 1948 the 'Evolution of the Jet' gift set. In 1949, they issued several kits - the Supermarine S6B, Gee-Bee, Howard Ike, F-84G and the Constellation. In 1952, the Mig-15, Convair-Liner & others were released in plastic. As with the previous kits, this is in the Hawk two-tone one-piece flip box. These boxes were notoriously fragile and Hawk quickly discontinued their use, going to the cardboard 'hardbox' with a colorful, glued on lithograph sheet, known to the trade as a 'slick.'
StromBecker AF-2S Grumman Guardian Flying Model, 1/55, FM23-100
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
Rare 1950s model that is designed to fly with rubber power and has a 13 inch wingspan. Features 28 plastic ieces, pre-colored dark blue vacuform main parts, metal landing gear struts, metal nose weights, plastic thrust button and washer, rubber band, plastic propeller and more. Includes extensive full color decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent+++' condition.
Monogram Slingshot Dragster - For Use With Jetex 50B or CO2 Capsule - 'Four Star' Issue, PC49-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Rare. Original 'Four Star' issue from 1959. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or price tags and no missing or torn litho. Moderate corner wear on the left and minor corner wear on the right are the only flaws. The kit is molded in the correct high gloss dark blue, silver and black. Features driver, Chrysler dummy engine, six carburetors, drag 'slicks' and pin stripe decals. Includes rope guides and motor mount for powered racing. The instructions provide details on attaching the Jet-X unit to the car. The kit has never been started. NOTE: pinstripe decals are present but 'slingshot' and '7' are missing from the decal sheet. All parts have been inventoried complete including instructions and remaining decals.
Revell Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker - 'S' Issue, 1/139, H287-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$145
1957 original 'S' issue with the fantastic box art that has made these kits so famous and collectible. The hardbox is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition which is rare for this kit because the colors on the box top always show even the slightest wear. Nicely molded kit features optional position cargo door, refueling boom, optional position landing gear and a moving rudder. Molded in the correct gloss silver and with the clear Revell 'Globe' Swivel Display Stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Meng M3A3 Bradley With Busk III and SPS-017 M3A3 Interior Set And Many Aftermarket Upgrade Sets, 1/35, SS-006
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Build the ultimate M3A3 with both of these Meng kits and over $200 worth of aftermarket parts! These sets are never started and are either factory sealed (inside or outside) or inventoried complete: Voyager Model PE35724 Basic Detailing Set, Voyager Model PE35725 Detail Up Set, E.T. Models E35-224 PE Set, Orange Hobby G35-106-48 25mm M242 Bushmaster Brass Barrel Set, SKP Model SKP 137 M2 Bradley Lights & Reflectors, SKP Model SKP 279 M2 Bradley Lenses & Tailights, Orochi Hobby PF-004 Upgrade Kit: Metal Tracks, Gun Barrel, Drive Sprockets, Quick Wheel QW-151 Wheel Mask and Legend LF3D006 TOW Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle Rack 6pcs w/Accessories. The actual kit includes the Bradley w/BUSK III and the Interior Set designed specifically for that kit. Both are incredibly well detailed model; there are many excellent on-line reviews of it that do it justice. Both models have not been started. All of the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
OS Engines Carburator Rubber Gasket For FS-120S Engines - Bagged, 45515010
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$4
NOS - New Old Stock. Still in the factory sealed bag with a cardboard OS header.
MPC TWO Kamov Ka-25 Hormone, 1/72, 1-4214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box. Kit #1 is factory sealed; Kit #2 is never started and inventoried complete. Both included decals and instructions. This model is well detailed from the original Airfix molds and dates from 1983. The box is only 'good' because the Golden Token are missing from the lower right of the long lower side.
Tamiya Paladin US Self-Propelled Howitzer M109A6 - Iraq War, 1/35, 37026
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$64
This beautifully detailed model includes PE details, two torso figures, improved road wheels, separate parts for commander's periscope, hatch underside grip, gun barrel ring, hull drain pipe & exhaust tips, all new MVS & spare track links, numerous accessories and more. Includes markings for two different SP Guns. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ministry Of Small Aircraft Production Focke Wulf FW-190A-3 - Two Decal Sheets For Five Different Aircraft, 1/48, 4844
Other Materials, Box Condition: NM
$12
These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes paint and markings guide. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Revell Lacrosse Missile with Mobile Launcher - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1816-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare first issue from 1958 in the 'S' hardbox. Not the common reproduction. The box is in 'Excellent' condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners (no repairs), no tags or tag marks (other than the original factory sealing tape), no tape or tape marks, no tears, fading and no missing litho. It does have light, general wear. Very highly detailed with working launcher, opening doors, sliding ladders, rotating wheels, rubber tires, moving fins and a launch crew of three. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that two small parts are a darker shade of olive drab plastic.
Revell USS Missouri Narrow Box - First Issue Pre 'S' Kit, 1/535, H301-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
First release 1953 hardbox pre 'S' kit and the first ship model that Revell cut their own molds for. Earlier Revell ship releases were very small scale sailing shps from ex-Gowland and Gowland molds. It has been said that this kit was so popular for so long that it was Revell's best selling ship model of all time. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct gloss medium gray plastic. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, the original small parts 'krinkle' bag (torn open), flag sheet and instructions. The early style flag sheet is in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions are the correct very large format for this issue and in 'excellent' condition. Please note that Revell did not furnish decals with this issue.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$74
Rare first issue hardbox from 1958. Not the 1990s reissue. Features a detailed, two-stage Aerobee-Hi missile with separating stages, firing arm with working piston and cylinder, trailer with movable wheels & tow bar, detailed crew figures and more. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals and instructions are both flat and in 'excellent+' condition. The actual top of the box (the section shown in the photo) is in 'near mint+' condition; however, the overall box is graded 'excellent++' because there there is residue from two short pieces of non-factory tape at the center of both long sides and edge wear on the lower side edges.
OS Engines Propeller Nut For FT-160 Engines - Bagged, 46110000
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
NOS - New Old Stock. Still in the factory sealed bag with a cardboard OS header.
OS Engines Carburetor Rubber Gasket For FS70S And 91S Engines - Bagged, 45915000
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$4
NOS - New Old Stock. Still in the factory sealed bag with a cardboard OS header.
OS Engines Woodruff Key For FS-120 Series / FT-120 II / FT-150 / FF-240 / FF320 Engines - Bagged, 45508200
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$6
NOS - New Old Stock. Still in the factory sealed bag with a cardboard OS header.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$69
This 1955 Pre 'S' issue which shows off the dramatic box artwork that has made these kits famous and valued collectibles. The features cockpit & pilot, very fine raised and recessed surface detail, complete landing gear, rotating wheels and more. Includes the famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand and is molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair - US Marines or Navy - Four Star Issue - (F4U4), 1/48, PA82-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$46
1963 first issue hardbox. 'Working Action Model' features folding wings, retracting landing gear and tail wheel, working arresting gear and rotating wheels and prop. Under-wing stores feature missiles, bombs and drop tanks. Includes decals for Marines or Navy versions. Molded in correct high gloss blue, black and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes both decal sheets and instructions.
Best 1935 Gilmore Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (Later Aurora), 1/30, 535-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$129
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. In the early 1950s Best Hobby Kits (Best Plastic Corporation of Brooklyn, NY) entered the infant USA plastic model kit market with a series of Indianapolis 500 winners. Six kits were issued - the 1920 Monroe Special, 1922 Murphy Special, 1931 Miller Special, 1935 Gilmore Special, 1940 Maserati Racer and 1953 Fuel Injection Special. The kits were priced correctly and featured 'Super Detailed' parts (for the time). It is unknown why the line failed to sell - it may have been distribution. Best was certainly not a large player in the business. The kit features real rubber Firestone racing tires, decals and some interior detail. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in the original 'krinkle' bag. Complete with decals and instructions.
Renwal USS Shangri-La CV-38 Aircraft Carrier with Regulus I Missiles - (Essex Class Angled Deck), 1/500, 85-7819
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$78
Still factory sealed. 2013 reissue from the original Renwal molds. It is issued by Revell and retains all the original box art. Although an older kit, it is very nicely designed and molded and considered one of the finest injection molded, angled-deck Essex class aircraft carriers. Features one piece hull with display stand, rudder, propellers and shaft alleys, very detailed separately molded hull sides, full primary and secondary AA guns with directors, highly detailed island structure with radars, direction finders, signal lights and more, separately molded life rafts and whip antennas, rotating cranes, Grumman F9F-8 Cougars (5), folded wing Cougars (7), A-3D Skywarrior (2), helicopter, three Regulus missiles with two trailers and one launcher, full decals including draft markings, deck and elevator markings and extensive decals for the airwing
Cox Golden Bee .049 Gas Engine - Still Factory Tape Sealed And With the Cox Shipping Sleeve, 120
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$125
Very rare in this condition. This is a rare opportunity to own one of these engines exactly as it left the Cox factory. The engine is still factory tape sealed and even includes the nearly impossible to find Cox cardboard sleeve with the part number stamped on the front. Not a kit, but a factory built engine that is NOS - never run and mint. The Golden Bee features an oversize fuel tank with cross vent and filler tubes for 'Longer Flight and Easier Stunting' as one side of the box says. The sleeve is 100% intact has some bug damage on the top as shown and significantly more bug damage on the sides and bottom. There are no holes, only surface damage.